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jaquet

Rua Santa Maria 5a, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
+351 291 225 344 ‎
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Ranked #12 of 280 restaurants in Funchal
Cuisines: Portuguese
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Suffolk
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Very limited choice, but boy oh boy, what fantastic fish. Lovely local restaurant. No frills; just good fresh fish (and garlic!!!)

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Vantaa, Finland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Do not even ask for anything that does not live in seas. Best food in town on very basic setup. Probably only 4 different wines available. Always fresh fish, loved espada.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

we have just visited jaquet restaurant after a bus trip around the island .I read on trip advisor that it was a basic restaurant with no menu we arrive just before 7pm and people were waiting outside for it to open. when the door opened we were shown to our wooden tables and told what was on the menu .The... More

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Kent,Enland
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83 reviews 83 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Great little fish restaurant,basic,no menu,simple wooden tables and stools. We didn't like the limpits much but the Espada we had for main course was excellent,fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere and very cheap.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Wow! I have not enjoyed a fish meal so much ever. For me (and my wife) it was truly gorgeous. The restaurant is small, we arrived about 8:15 and were seated straight away. What the gentleman and lady achieve in this tiny restaurant is a wonder. We sat very near to the kitchen area where the lady cooked and washed... More

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Folkestone
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Never been so impressed by eating fish in a restaurant before i ate at Jaquet. Whatever you're going to have it;s going to be mouthwatering just by the smell and look of it. An advice ? Eat early otherwise you will have to queue because it is a really small place!

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cornwall, england
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This is different and I think probably very authentic. Brother serves, sister cooks and they sort of tell you what to have. Lapas, fine and then the Espada dish described in other reviews, very good. You sit on stalls and the wine is poured in tumblers. We liked it a lot, and so did those around us, but even if... More

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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013 via mobile

Expect no frills, watch the chef lady cook your food in this tiny restaurant. Only fish, with no menu, just what they have. Really well cooked and great atmosphere. Get there early to get a seat. Note as well it is closed after 4.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays so don't miss out by saving it for end of stay!

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Cheshire
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41 reviews 41 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I had seen the good reviews on TA so was looking forward to eating here and it didn't disappoint. We had the limpets to start and then the dorado which was delicious. The resaurant was packed and they were busy but the service was great and the food excellent. We had a return visit the following week and once again... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Great if you want an authentic place with fantastic food outside the hunting grounds of the average 70 year old visitor on the island

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